Islamabad, October 17, 2022 (PPI-OT):An inter-hostel cricket tournament kicked-off here at the new campus of International Islamic University on Monday. The activity is part of the vision and initiatives of the IIUI President for providing a healthy and quality education environment to the students. The tournament is being organized by the Office of Provost (male) and Protocol and Public Relations (P and PR). All the teams of the hostels of the new campus and Kuwait hostels have been provided separate kits and mentors to lead.
The colourful ceremony was joined by enthralled players of 7 teams. The IIUI President inaugurated the event by playing a ball on the pitch as a batsman. The IIUI President appreciated the efforts of organizers saying that sports activities are equally important along with the academic activities. He reiterated his resolve that there will be stone left unturned to provide a healthy and peaceful milieu of learning to the students. He appreciated the joint venture of the offices of Provost and Protocol and Public Relations saying that the tournament is an omen of a new start after a hiatus due to global pandemic.
Vice President A and F, Prof. Dr. N.B. Jumani and Vice-president Academics and Prof. Dr. Ayaz Afsar were also present on the occasion. The ceremony was also joined by the organizing committee headed by Provost Male, Dr. Ibrar Anver. It was also attended by Incharge P and PR Nasir Farid, Assistant Director P and PR, Al-Hassan, Assistant Director P and PR, Muhammad Nauman, officers of Provost office Khalid Chaudhary, Assistant Director, Ali Rafie and supporting staff members.
Addressing the opening ceremony Dr. N.B. Jumani said that co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are part and parcel of the education process. He said the administration is keen to follow the instruction of IIUI President to let students excel in all the fields. He said that IIUI leadership intends to provide best opportunities to talented youth of IIUI to shine.
Dr. Ibrar Anver thanked the President IIUI, Vice Presidents and organizing committee for the untiring efforts to kick off the tournament. He added that the tournament is a start of healthy activities that will also continue in future. The Office of the Provost shall also start a sports gala for the foreigner students at the end of this month that will include a number of sports events.
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